Zesty Mint Virgin Cocktail

I’ve lived both in England and at sea, two infamous places for excessive drinking. Let’s just say that I learned to comply with the local customs. These days, my bestie is pregnant and I’ve had to become more creative with my virgin cocktails. Although she’s probably happiest with a non-alcoholic beer, I’ll try this zesty […]

Mint Iced Tea with Pansies

When Meinhilde and I were nine and ten years old respectively, we moved to Saudi Arabia. Riyadh, our new home in the middle of the desert, had two temperatures: hot and hotter. As a couple of Canadian kids, we weren’t accustomed to hydrating ourselves very often. In Saudi we learned to drink a ton of water. […]

Marimekko Spring/Summer 2015

Marimekko Sping/Summer 2015 teatime

It’s no secret that I love Marimekko. It’s been so cold here in Toronto – it feels like -30 C with the windchill. So what better way to keep warm than dream of warmer days with Marimekko’s spring and summer 2015 collection? I just found Marimekko’s spring and summer 2015 collection photos via Pinterest. It seems […]

Zucchini Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

This recipe is great for using overripe bananas and leftover summer zucchinis. The little flecks of green might seem strange at first but after one bite of this mini bundt, you’ll want to gobble it all up!   Zucchini Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips   Author: Kiku Corner Recipe type: Quick bread Serves: 12 mini bundts Prep […]

Snuggled Up for Autumn

Snuggled Up for Autumn, Kiku Corner

While in Finland a few years ago, Tomiko and Donatello learned that one of the ways Finns can stay sane all winter is because they are so busy during the summer. Wanting to take advantage of such short summers, Finns will swim in the lake, hike in the woods, play golf, go on picnics, travel, and bicycle. […]